Liverpool make decision on Jarell Quansah buyback clause | OneFootball

Liverpool will not trigger Jarell Quansah’s buyback clause this summer.

The Reds sold Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to £35 million last summer, while retaining the option to re-sign him for £70m.

The 23-year-old enjoyed a solid debut season at Leverkusen, earning a call-up to the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Quansah impressed with his composure in possession, defensive intelligence and aerial prowess.

Liverpool’s decision to include a buyback clause underlined their long-term belief in his potential.

He has now been linked with a return to Liverpool, but they have other priorities.

Their defence has been decimated by injuries, sparking concerns about the lack of defensive reinforcements.

Joe Gomez was injured during the pre-season friendly against Sunderland, while Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni are also sidelined.

Teenagers Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Mor Talla Ndiaye, alongside academy graduate Luke Chambers, have featured as Liverpool’s centre-backs during pre-season games.

Captain Virgil van Dijk is the only fit senior centre-back, although Jacquet is expected to recover before their Premier League opener against Newcastle United on August 23.

The Reds are focused on strengthening their attack this summer following Mohamed Salah’s departure and the long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike.

They have signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna, but are still looking to sign one more forward before the end of the transfer window.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola is their priority target, but Liverpool are reluctant to pay his £145m valuation.

The Reds believe £100m is a fair price for the France international, who has already indicated that he will not extend his contract beyond 2028.